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Administrative Assistant & Supply Chain Systems Specialist

Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Posted:
September 26, 2026

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Resume:

MARK S. FOSTER

***** *. **** *****

Sun City, Az. 85351

559-***-****

E-mail: *****************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To find gainful employment which will utilize my skills with computers. I am proficient with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and various MRP Supply Chain Management systems including ASK, Oracle and Expandable.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

I have been intimately involved with the startup and development of several successful Electronic Manufacturing Services Companies including Sanmina Corporation and Pioneer Technologies Turnkey Group (Now a division of Pioneer Standard).

EXPERIENCE

The Redwoods in Yosemite, Wawona Ca. inside Yosemite National Park: Administrative Assistant to General Manager

(8/2008 –11/2018) Retired

Responsible for administration of Human Resources

Administration data entry and maintenance of Maintenance Work Order System

Administration and management of all Maintenance related Work Order billings to property owners

Administration, organization and maintenance of all administrative filing system (digital and hard copy)

Recording and communication of minutes of all administrative management meetings (digital and hard copy).

Marketing Research and creation and maintenance of all Marketing and revenue related spreadsheets.

The Pines Resort, Bass Lake, Ca.: Reservations Agent and Sales Coordinator

(04/2004 – 11/2007)

Responsible for understanding and explaining resort policies, lodging rate structures, dining options and all resort amenities, as well as specials available within customer’s desired date ranges in such a way that will motivate customers to book lodging and dining. Provided various Sales Forecasts and Budget to Actual reports for management, Booked and coordinated all Corporate Groups Lodging arrangements.

Sanmina Corporation, San Jose Ca: Quotations Manager

(01/97 - 05/98)

Responsible for managing staff of six people who were responsible for interfacing with strategic corporate supplier and preparing assembly level cost quotations.

Major Accomplishment: Selection and implementation of software to automate the supplier interface and quote selection process, reducing the time window for quotes from weeks to days.

Pioneer Technical Products, San Jose Ca: Senior Buyer / Planner

(05/93 - 02/96)

Responsible for the negotiation of all purchases and subcontracts pertaining to semiconductors, passive, electromechanical and fabricated metal and plastic products.

Major Accomplishment: Member of task force responsible for selection and implementation of corporate MRP System.

*Note: Left due to movement of Purchasing Department to Southern California.

Consulting from 1989 to 1992 for Norman and Associates at various independent startup electronics manufacturing companies.

Sanmina Corporation, San Jose Ca: Materials and Purchasing Manager

(6/1981 – 7/1988)

This was a startup by myself and seven other founders. Today Sanmina employs approximately 43,000 people and is publicly traded on Nasdaq and generates annual revenue of 7.5 Billion dollars.

Responsible for development and implementation of Production Planning processes for manufacturing

Development of all purchasing processes including all purchase requisition, approval and execution

Responsible for the planning and negotiation of all purchases and subcontracts pertaining to semiconductors, passive, electromechanical, fabricated metal and plastic products and all product related purchases.

Summary: I am very experienced and have demonstrated leadership skills that will be a benefit for any company seeking strong and capable staff.

Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and various MRP Supply Chain Management systems including ASK, Oracle and Expandable.



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